Herve Mwunguzi
Lincoln
Summary
Passionate about the intersection of computer hardware, software, and robotics, and how this can help improve people's lives. I am eager to bring my technical expertise and enthusiasm for robotics to a dynamic team, making a meaningful impact in the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
UNL, Biological Systems Engineering
05.2021 - Current
- Contributed to developing a robust machine-learning model to monitor and analyze agricultural machinery operators' safety behaviors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and preprocess relevant data, ensuring the model's accuracy and effectiveness.
- I co-authored and published a research paper titled " Agricultural Machinery Operator Monitoring System (Ag-OMS): A Machine Learning Approach for Real-Time Operator Safety Assessment " in the prestigious Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, which was published in June of 2023.
Student Worker, BSE - PI (Product Innovation)
University Of Nebraska Lincoln, College Of Enginee
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Engaged in developing, prototyping, and testing an automated robotic gantry system for imaging, sensing, crop input, and high-throughput analysis.
- Orchestrated the control of multiple motors within the gantry system through the utilization of microcontrollers and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Designed and created a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for operators and technicians to monitor and interact with the gantry system.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural And Biological Systems Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Control systems and Kinematics
- Teamwork
- CAD Drawings and SolidWorks
- Linux Environments
- Robotic Systems
- Machine Learning and Computer Vision
- 3D Printing
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Robot Programming (ROS)
- Programming language (C, C, Python, Matlab)
Related courses
CSCE 336: Embedded Systems
CSCE 839: Robotics and Applications
CSCE 936: Cyber-Physical Systems
CSCE 878: Introduction to Machine Learning
Projects
Final Project: ROS-Based Autonomous Navigation and Object Collection with Balboa Robot
Course Name: CSCE 839 - First Place Winner
- Programmed the robot to collect yellow balls strategically placed within the arena, utilizing ROS to control and coordinate the Balboa robot's sensors and actuator while efficiently avoiding obstacles.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, contributing to the project's success by combining our individual strengths and expertise.
Robotic Workshop Organizer for Spark Summer Program, Lincoln Public School
Volunteer: Summer 2021
- Organized and facilitated a captivating robotics workshop for elementary school students as part of the Spark Summer Program.
- Introduced students to microcontroller programming using Arduino, nurturing their problem-solving skills and passion for STEM.
- Guided the entire process, from assembling the car chassis to wiring the motors and sensors, and finally programming the Arduino to make the car move.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
UNL, Biological Systems Engineering
05.2021 - Current
Student Worker, BSE - PI (Product Innovation)
University Of Nebraska Lincoln, College Of Enginee
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Agricultural And Biological Systems Engineering
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Science
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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